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| On Thursday, the Honorable Janet Yellen, Chair of the Federal Reserve testified before the Joint Economic Committee on the current economic outlook. We also learned this week that the economy added 211,000 jobs while unemployment remains at 5%. Watch the full committee hearing here. |
| Education and the Workforce Committee |
This week, members of the House voted in favor of the Every Student Succeeds Act. An amendment that I authored included in the bill will increase oversight and accountability by requiring the legislation to be reauthorized in four years instead of the six-year authorization that was included in the original bill. The legislation provides a four-year trial period to states and local school districts and allows the next Administration to make needed education reforms.
By reauthorizing this legislation in four years instead of six, the next president will be able to work with state and local school districts to make any necessary changes to our education laws.
Reducing the federal footprint in education empowers parents and provides for more local control to help every student succeed. Read more here.
In addition, read this Wall Street Journal article on the Every Student Succeeds Act. And this National Review article: “5 Things To Know About the Revised No Child Left Behind”.
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| Preventing High Electricity Prices |
| I also voted this week for S.J. Res 23 and 24 in order to prevent electricity prices from skyrocketing on Wisconsin businesses and consumers. The disastrous rules proposed by the EPA would devastate Wisconsin’s power producing plants and would cause escalating electricity prices for the citizens of Wisconsin. Wisconsin residents shouldn’t have to worry about paying their electric bill. Read more here. |
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee |
The Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing on Wednesday focused on the effectiveness of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and looked at proposals for funding reauthorization. The problem of drug use in Wisconsin is prevalent and we must find workable solutions. In the committee we discussed combatting drug trafficking as well as rehabilitation efforts for drug users. Watch the full committee hearing here.
Protecting Your Identity
No one should have to worry about whether the IRS is giving your social security number to non-profit organizations. The IRS recently proposed a rule that would allow the IRS to give 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including charities, religious groups, and educational foundations, the option of collecting the name, address, and SSNs of donors who contribute more than $250. This poses severe risks to fraud and identity theft. That is why I signed on to a letter that asks the appropriations committee to include language in any funding bill that would strictly prohibit use of taxpayer funds to the IRS for this purpose. Every American should have peace of mind about the protection of their identity.
Capitol Christmas Tree
On Wednesday, Speaker Paul Ryan, lit the Capitol Christmas Tree.
As your Congressman, I’m here to serve you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to my offices in Fond du Lac and Washington. If you enjoyed this newsletter be sure to forward it to your family and friends so they can stay informed on what I’m doing in Washington and the 6th District.
Sincerely,
Glenn Grothman
United States Representative
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